Chiang Mai · WALKING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 walking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City with a local guide, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh for $16.
“Our guide Nuttaya was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a very informative tour of 3 of Chiang Mai’s most famous temples. Highly recommend this walking tour for learning more about the history of the city and Buddhism. Kob koon kaa 🙏”
Walk Chiang Mai’s old city with a local guide, visiting four major temples and the Three Kings Monument in three easy-paced hours.
“We had a great time, our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable.”
Walk Chiang Mai’s three landmark temples with an English-speaking guide, learning Buddhist practice, Lanna art, and local history for $15.
“Big was fun and friendly and knowledgable. Tour was very thorough”
Taste Chiang Mai specialties, browse Warorot Market, and follow a local guide through flower stalls and trusted food stops.
“Go Hungry. It is filling and the stops were delicious. Watsana Chaiya was a great tour guide. This was outside the old city and we stopped at Michelin Star restaurants. A great first time experience of local delicacies.”
Care for rescued elephants, trek to Mae Wang Waterfall, and share a local meal on this authentic five-hour Chiang Mai village experience.
“Transfer time to every longer than we thought so the journey in an older style minibus was uncomfortable. Outside of that it, spending time with the elephants was amazing and will stay with us for life.”
Walk Chiang Mai’s old city from the Three Kings Monument to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang with a small local guide.
“A fantastic tour toʻ get to know the old city by a great guide. So friendly in his approach.”
Walk Chiang Mai’s old city with a local guide, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Phra Singh in three hours.
“Gan was a fantastic guide. We truly enjoyed learning about the Chiang Mai temples. I highly recommend this tour for those who wish to explore the city temples with a guide.”
Walk Chiang Mai’s key temples with former monk Katoon, learning Buddhist beliefs, Lanna art, and city history in 3.5 hours.
“This is a really lovely way to see a few of the temples in Chiang Mai. Nothing is very far apart, so the walking is light. Our guide Cartoon, a former monk, gives a different point of view when seeing the temples. He's happy to introduce you to sRead more”
Taste Northern Thai classics, street snacks, and a secret dish while walking Chiang Mai’s Old Town with a local English-speaking guide.
“The tour was amazing!! I highly recommend Varisa as a guide! You'll not leave feeling hungry!”
Walk Chiang Mai’s old town from the Three Kings Monument to two major temples, with history, Lanna art, monk talks, and a small group guide.
“Lovely city tour with a knowledgeable and humble guide, I can highly recommend! It's a great way to get to know the city, the main temples and important places of the old town and get a good insight into the history and the city. The afteRead more”
Taste Chiang Mai specialties on a 2.5-hour walking tour with a local guide, from pa tong go and mango sticky rice to Hakka noodles.
“It was blisteringly hot, so it was only me and Sunny (great tour guide) that showed up! Had a personal tour experience. Definitely recommend”
Explore four Chiang Mai temples with ex-monk Katoon, learning Buddhist customs, Lanna art, and local history on a thoughtful 3.5-hour walk.
“We were a group of 2adults and 3children and Katoon was amazing. Explained everything we wanted to know and more, answered and even encouraged questions. He taught us how ‘pray’ (although it’s not a prayer Buddhism) and we even mRead more”
Walk Chiang Mai’s temples at sunset with a local guide, visiting Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, and the Three Kings Monument.
“Excellent private walking tour of the temples of Chiang Mai with lots of detail provided by our tour guide Art. Recommended.”
Walk Chiang Mai’s Old City at sunset, visiting Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, and Three Kings Monument with an expert guide.
“Good tour, but should maybe have a discounted pricing for children. Tour guide was very kind and explained us how things works in Thailand. We maybe wish a better level of English to be easier to understand”
Walk with monks through Chiang Mai’s morning market, learn Buddhist practice from former monks, and join a small-group temple discussion.
“Here’s a polished, clear, and warm version of your review while keeping your voice and all your points: --- This was an incredibly enriching cultural experience. We had already learned a lot about temples from visiting different sites around Chiang Mai, so it was amazing to finally understand the practice of Buddhism and monkhood on a deeper level. Our guide, Son, was outstanding. He was a junior monk for 13 years, so his knowledge is vast, practical, and authentic. As we walked with the monks and watched people give food, he was always available to talk about anything — alms giving, Buddhism, monk life, temple etiquette, or Thai culture. He…”
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